Congratulations on winning Best in NH columnist! It's well-deserved and couldn't have gone to a harder working writer. Regarding the fatherhood aspect, I think you know more about being a "good dad" than you give yourself credit for, definitely more than the couple in the store. You look beyond your emotions and desires to see what's going through Little Bean's mind, and not all parents can (or even try) to do that.
Dan -- loved this column! Congratulations on your second annual award, too. One of my favorite parts of this column today was where you distinguish between enjoying being a Dad and excelling at it. I'm quite sure you're being too modest here but it's a great point nonetheless, and I appreciate your candor there. I had very similar feelings often when my kids were young. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations on winning Best in NH columnist! It's well-deserved and couldn't have gone to a harder working writer. Regarding the fatherhood aspect, I think you know more about being a "good dad" than you give yourself credit for, definitely more than the couple in the store. You look beyond your emotions and desires to see what's going through Little Bean's mind, and not all parents can (or even try) to do that.
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Congratulations and well-deserved!
Many congratulations!
Dan -- loved this column! Congratulations on your second annual award, too. One of my favorite parts of this column today was where you distinguish between enjoying being a Dad and excelling at it. I'm quite sure you're being too modest here but it's a great point nonetheless, and I appreciate your candor there. I had very similar feelings often when my kids were young. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!